Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources
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What is the primary use of petroleum in the United States?

  • Electricity generation
  • Transportation (correct)
  • Heat generation
  • Industrial production of goods

What percentage of the U.S. energy comes from renewable sources?

  • 50%
  • 25%
  • 10%
  • 6% (correct)

What is the primary source of energy used for electricity generation in the United States?

  • Wind power
  • Nuclear power
  • Fossil fuels (correct)
  • Hydroelectric power

What is the primary use of natural gas in the United States?

<p>Heat generation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of renewable energy in the United States?

<p>Hydroelectric power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the U.S. energy comes from nonrenewable sources?

<p>94% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's energy production is used by Americans?

<p>25% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of energy in the US?

<p>Fossil fuels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between primary and secondary energy?

<p>Primary energy is a raw fuel, while secondary energy is converted from primary energy for human use (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of home energy use is attributed to appliances and lighting?

<p>35% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state has stricter energy rules than the federal government?

<p>California (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend in world energy consumption?

<p>Increasing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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